ELCA YOUTH GATHERING

Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.

An important part of the Gathering's ministry are the two pre-events, the Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE), a faith formation and leadership development event primarily for youth of color, and the tAble, a gathering that gathers, blesses and empowers youth with disabilities.

Learn more about Minneapolis, review our existing resources and contact us with questions. We look forward to seeing you at the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering!

 

Important Dates

Here are a few of the key dates for the 2021 Gathering cycle. There may still be changes to this timeline, so watch the website and Gathering social media for updates and additional details.

DATES	DETAILS
April 21, 2019	Planning Team Applications Open
June 21, 2019	Planning Team Applications Close
Fall 2019	Theme Reveal and New Website Launch
January 2020	New Official Gathering Handbook Available
February 2020	Theme Song Contest Begins
May 2020	Volunteer Applications Open
June 2020	Getting Ready Materials Available
July 2020	Volunteer Applications Close
September 21, 2020	Registration Opens (Earlybird)
November 21, 2020	Regular Registration Begins
January 2021	Hotel Assignments Released
February 21, 2021	Late Registration Begins
April 21, 2021	Registration Closes
June 26-29, 2021	MYLE and the tAble
June 29-July 3, 2021	ELCA Youth Gathering